The smart design of the kitchen-living room will turn this room into a multifunctional living space, where it is pleasant to sit with guests, watch TV programs, dine with the whole family or just relax in a relaxed atmosphere of home comfort.
A small kitchen and living room, combined into one volume, expand the ability to equip housing, taking into account the interests of each family member, and make it comfortable. Combining the kitchen, dining and living areas in one spacious room is not only a requirement of modern design, but also a very practical solution, as can be seen from the examples given.
A kitchen combined with a living room in an apartment project from the Artek studio
The designers chose warm light colors as the main ones for decorating a small apartment. Their combination with wooden surfaces creates a cosiness, and bright yellow “spots” of decorative pillows enliven the interior.
In the furnishing of the main room of the apartment, which combines the functions of a dining room, living room and kitchen, the dominant item is a large sectional sofa, which can comfortably accommodate even a large family. There are two tones in its upholstery - gray and brown. The back of the sofa is turned towards the kitchen block and visually separates the living room and kitchen. The center of the composition is indicated by a low furniture module that functions as a coffee table.
The wall opposite the sofa is finished with wood. It housed a TV panel, under which hanging cabinets stretched out in a line. The furniture composition ends with a bio-fireplace, finished "marbled".
The kitchen and the living room in the apartment are united by color - the white facades of the cabinets echo the white shelves under the TV. There are no handles on them - the doors open with a simple push, which turns the kitchen furniture into an "invisible" one - it seems that this is just a paneled wall.
The role of decorative elements is played by black household appliances built into the cabinets - it echoes in color and design with the TV panel on the wall in the living room. The working area of the kitchen is equipped with lighting. The line of kitchen cabinets ends with a wooden shelving unit turned towards the living room - it can store books and decor items.
The wooden "island" opposite the rack doubles as a bar table, it is convenient to have a bite to eat or drink coffee behind it. In addition, there is a full-fledged dining area near the window: a large rectangular table is surrounded by four laconic chairs. An openwork suspension of metal rods above the table is responsible for lighting and serves as an interesting decorative accent.
Design of a kitchen-living room in a modern style in a two-room apartment of 45 sq. m.
As the main designers chose the style of minimalism. Its main advantages are the ability to equip small rooms and create a feeling of spaciousness and comfort in them. The predominance of white color in the design helps to visually enlarge the space, and the use of dark tones as contrasting ones gives the interior volume and style.
White furniture against a dark wall creates a sense of depth and enhances expressiveness. A “hard” combination of black and white softens the texture of wood, green accents of living plants and a warm yellow tone of lighting give the room a cosiness.
The living room is equipped with a dark-colored sofa that contrasts against the white floor and walls. In addition to him, from the furniture there is only a small coffee table of a rectangular shape. Lighting is unusually solved: instead of the usual spots and chandeliers, lighting panels are embedded in the suspended ceiling.
The kitchen is raised to the podium. The furniture in it is located in the form of the letter "G". White and black colors are also combined here: white facades contrast with a black backsplash and the same color built-in appliances and work area worktops.
The apron is made of glossy tiles with a wave-like surface that reflects light and scatters intricate highlights in different directions. The dining area is very small and almost imperceptible; a place for it was allocated in the wall between the windows. A folding table and two comfortable chairs made of transparent plastic practically do not take up space and do not visually clutter up the space.
Modern design of a living room combined with a kitchen in a studio apartment of 29 sq. m.
Since the area of the apartment is small, the functions of not only the living room and kitchen, but also the bedroom are combined in one room. The main piece of furniture is a transforming structure, which includes a storage system, bookcases, a sofa and a bed.
The design is a wardrobe combined with a sofa, on which lamellas and an orthopedic mattress are laid at night. For sleeping, it is much more comfortable than a sliding sofa. Three small tables with glass tops have different shapes and heights, but are made of the same materials. They can be used for various purposes.
The interior is designed in light gray tones combined with black, which creates a graphic pattern and highlights. Light green textiles add color and bring nature closer. The living room is formed by a sofa with a coffee table, a frameless armchair and a long, full-length black pedestal in front of the sofa, on which a TV is installed.
The wall behind it is concrete, typical of a loft-style design. Its brutal character is softened by the brilliance of chrome, live plants and watercolors in gentle tones. The loft-style lamps are suspended from the ceiling on black-painted metal rails. Their orientation brings dynamics and graphic character to the room.
The fronts of the kitchen are matte black. For the oven, a separate cabinet had to be built, and additional storage systems were placed in it. Despite the modest size, all the necessary household appliances fit in the kitchen.
The kitchen is visually separated from the living room by one of the tables with a glass top, the highest one. Next to it are bar stools, together they form a dining area. It is accentuated by pendants hanging from the ceiling, decorated with metal figures - they play the role of not only lighting fixtures, but also decor.
Kitchen combined with living room in the design of an apartment of 56 sq. m.
In order to create comfortable conditions for people living in the apartment, the designers moved the bedroom to the kitchen, and used the vacated area to create a multifunctional space that combines several functions at once.
The main colors of the project are white and black, which is typical for the minimalist style. Red is chosen as an accent color, which gives the design brightness and expressiveness. A rather active combination of these three colors is softened by the texture of wood, wooden surfaces are also a unifying element of the entire interior.
The sofa is the center of gravity of the common living area. Its design features discreet gray upholstery but stands out brightly with ornate cushions. The sofa looks great against the background of a white brick wall - this is a tribute to the loft style that is fashionable today.
The kitchen and the living room in the apartment are separated by a part of the wall - it is covered with black slate paint, which allows you to leave notes, make shopping lists or decorate the interior design with drawings. Close to the wall from the side of the living room is a red refrigerator. Together with a cord-woven armchair and a sofa cushion of the same color, it adds brightness to the design of the room.
Overhead and built-in lamps are fixed on the ceiling - lined up along the perimeter, they provide uniform overhead lighting. Sconces were placed on the middle line, responsible for the intimate lighting of the living room. Two pendants were placed above the dining area - they not only illuminate the dining table, but also help to visually separate the functional areas.
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Design of the kitchen-living room in the apartment from the studio PLASTERLINA
An unusual partition wall separates the kitchen from the living room. It is made of wood and resembles a wide wooden frame, on the upper part of which a lighting line is fixed from the side of the kitchen. At the bottom of the frame, a structure is mounted, which is a storage system from the side of the kitchen. Her "lid" is a desktop for the hostess.
From the side of the living room, an audio system and TV are mounted in the structure. There is a narrow shelf above the tabletop, and everything above is free - thus, the kitchen and living room are both separated and visually combined.
The main element of decor in the design project of the kitchen-living room is the design of the wall behind the sofa. A large map was placed on it, it is convenient to put flags on it, marking the countries where the owners of the apartment have already been.
The neutral color scheme creates a relaxing atmosphere and emphasizes the modern constructivism of the interior. At the junction of three functional areas - entrance, living room and kitchen, there was a place for a dining group. A simple rectangular wood table is surrounded by Hee Welling armchairs, a common sight in Scandinavian design.
Lighting is provided by round pendants - they are attached to the rails on the ceiling and can be easily moved from the dining part of the room to the living area, providing lighting for the storage system. The position of the dining area in such a place is very functional, table setting and subsequent cleaning are greatly facilitated.
Project "Design project of a two-room apartment from the studio PLASTERLINA"
The interior of the kitchen-living room in a modern style for an apartment of 50 sq. m.
The design is designed in cool light colors typical of modern styles, but does not look overly strict due to the correct use of decorative accents and softening fabric decor elements.
In plan, the room has the shape of an elongated rectangle, which made it possible to divide it into separate zones - for this purpose, a sliding glass partition was installed. It can be folded down to take up very little space, or extended to isolate the kitchen area while cooking or create an intimate atmosphere in the living room. The walls are painted in a light beige tone, the furniture contrasts with the walls, creating pleasant color combinations.
The living area includes two separate sofas, one, dark gray, stands against a beige wall, on which a delicate watercolor drawing of a huge flower is applied. The other, linen white, is located under the window, which can be drawn with dark gray curtains. The contrast of sofas with the background on which they are located creates an interesting interior design effect. In the center of the living room, on a floor covering imitating light wood, a dense milky-white carpet is laid, on which a dark square of a coffee table stands out in contrast.
The main secret of creating beautiful kitchen-living rooms is the competent selection of color combinations and individual furniture elements. In this case, the living room, in addition to sofas, is equipped with suspended furniture modules with white facades and dark brown shelves. A TV panel is fixed on the wall between them. Such an ascetic design might look too strict if it were not for a romantic decoration - a delicate flower in pink tones behind the sofa, illuminated by an LED strip. In addition, the authors added a climbing green plant to the design, which brings an eco-friendly note to the atmosphere.
The kitchen part of the room was equipped with a corner suite, in which all the necessary household appliances were built in. Its facades are also white, echoing the facades of the living room furniture modules. The glass apron creates the impression of "invisibility", a beige wall is visible behind it, but at the same time adds luxury and brilliance. The white top is made of stone, polished to a mirror finish.
There is a bar counter between the kitchen and living areas. It can be used both as a work surface and as a table for snacks or lunches. Glass hanging lamps above it provide additional lighting and visually separate the kitchen from the living room. In addition, the dining area is additionally distinguished by a light-colored laminate flooring.
When working on the project of this apartment, the designers discovered that the brick from which the walls were made looks very impressive and can be used as a decorative element in the future interior.
Having decided to combine the kitchen and living room in one volume, they did not completely dismantle the wall between them, but left a small part, which became the base of the kitchen island. This is at the same time a dining table, and an additional work surface, and a decorative center of the entire kitchen design.
The design of the living room turned out to be very traditional, restrained in the northern way, but having its own face. A white sofa would be almost invisible against the background of white walls, if it were not for the colored pillows, very bright and colorful.
Since the apartment is located in an old building, it has its own history, which was used by the designers in their project. They did not touch the ceiling moldings, preserving the atmosphere of the era, and added antique gizmos to the interior.
The project "Swedish apartment design 42 sq. m."
The combination of two rooms in one interior will not surprise anyone. This technique is used everywhere, since its use makes it possible to win in many plans.
A living room combined with a kitchen is a very reasonable and stylish solution. Proper zoning of the room and carefully selected interior will make it just perfect.
The option of combining a living room with a kitchen
Advantages and disadvantages of combining
The most obvious advantage of the kitchen-living room design is, of course, space saving. Undoubtedly, the absence of a wall between the combined rooms significantly expands the area of \u200b\u200bthe room. The won square meters will be used to place furniture, household appliances, or simply become additional free space. You can also read more on the site dizainexpert.ru.
In addition, you will not be isolated from family communication. Now you can cook and at the same time communicate with the household, or spy on TV.
In the combined kitchen-living room, it is customary to separate the dining area from the kitchen, where meals take place. Meals in such an environment are held in a more solemn and pleasant atmosphere.
We will not hide the shortcomings of the combination.
- Diffusion of odors into the living room. Sometimes, of course, it smells appetizing, but it is better to install a good hood and ventilation system.
- Noises from household appliances. It is unlikely that a vacationer will like the rattle of a blender under his ear. Therefore, household appliances will need to be chosen with great care, giving preference to silent models.
- Difficulties in maintaining the functional purpose of the combined rooms. In order not to get everything mixed up in your house, like the Oblonskys, be sure to use the zoning of the room.
Where appropriate combination
There are several types of apartments in which the design of the combined kitchen "fits" especially well.
Large apartments
In small apartments, people sometimes need to retire, and they are forced to choose a hall or kitchen for this. If these two premises are combined, then they will lose this opportunity.
If each family member has his own room, the kitchen combined with the hall will not be a problem for anyone.
Studio apartments
In such an apartment, a combined kitchen is not just one of the design options, but an absolute must. In addition, a bedroom is also usually placed here, using a sofa as a sleeping place, or built-in folding beds.
Apartments with a small living room
A combined living room in them will redistribute the space of the room, making the apartments more comfortable for its inhabitants.
The option of combining a living room with a kitchen 
The interior of the living room combined with the kitchen 
The option of combining a living room with a kitchen Zoning space
There are many zoning methods. You need to proceed from the size of the apartment, the goals of creating zones and financial possibilities.
- With the help of color.
Properly placed color accents work wonders. This design option is the most budgetary and is perfect for a small living room. Refrain from drastic decisions. There is absolutely no point in painting one wall pink and the other green. It is enough to choose shades that differ by several tones. - With finishing.
Everything is extremely simple here: in the kitchen - tiles or laminate, in the living room - carpet or parquet, or in the kitchen - plastic panels, in the hall - wallpaper or decorative plaster. This will not only visually delimit the space, but will also be quite practical, since moisture, grease and detergents constantly affect the finishing materials of the kitchen. - With furniture.
Design of a living room combined with a kitchen 
Modern design living room combined with kitchen Furniture options can be completely different.
- Kitchen island. It is rarely used in Russian apartments, as it requires sufficient space for itself. It is a small area occupied by a cutting surface and located in the middle of the kitchen.
- Dinner table. By separating the kitchen and living room in this way, you create an additional dining area. Looks pretty good. In order to emphasize the separation, a row of lamps is sometimes hung over the table.
- Sofa. When choosing upholstered furniture installed between the kitchen and the living room, do not forget to take into account that it will get dirty more than usual. Give preference to materials that are easy to clean. It is not advised to place kitchen appliances or a dining table behind the back of the sofa. It is better to install a rack or cabinet there, thus completely separating the living area.
- Wardrobe or shelving.
It is not necessary to choose full-size models. Open shelves and shelving will look much more appropriate. You can place books, photo frames, dishes or other decorative items in them, but not kitchen utensils. - Bar counter.
Stylish and functional item. The rest of the "past" wall is usually taken as the basis. To emphasize the division of rooms, you can use a row of wine glasses hanging above the bar, or built-in lighting. - Fireplace.
Island fireplaces are widely used in zoning. This element of interior design not only looks luxurious, but also additionally heats the room. - Using part of a wall or arch.
This technique unites the premises, while not mixing them, because the zoning will be obvious. When demolishing a wall, it is not necessary to remove it completely. Leave a narrow area between rooms, a few columns, or build an arch. An additional contrast in the design of the zones will be created by the lighting built into the arch. - With a podium.
This technique is appropriate only in apartments where the ceiling is high enough. Creating a multi-level floor in the kitchen-living room is an aesthetic and pragmatic solution. Numerous communications can be hidden under the raised kitchen floor. With the help of a slight elevation, you can also separate the dining area. - With the help of the ceiling.
Ceiling beams, multi-level structures, or ceilings of different colors and textures are used. - With the help of lighting.
In skillful hands, lighting works wonders. A competent combination of bright and subdued light, the use of various types of lamps and rotary spotlights can clearly divide the room into several functional zones. For example, a row of lamps above the dining table can highlight the dining area, and lighting built into the bar counter separates the kitchen. - With the help of folding screens and partitions.
A neat translucent partition will not only become a stylish design element of the room, but will also allow you to separate the kitchen from the living room as you wish. - With the help of a hedge.
No, it is not necessary to plant shrubs in the middle of the living room. It will be enough to use ordinary pots with plants. Another idea is to put an aquarium. This division will fit perfectly into the interior in eco style.
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The interior of the living room combined with the kitchen 
The option of combining a living room with a kitchen Features of design choice
The kitchen combined with the living room is an application for style and originality. In order not to lose face, when designing the interior, you need to carefully consider many details:
- the general style in which the combined rooms will be made;
- the presence of bright accents;
- furniture set;
- use of decor items.
The choice of kitchen design, combined with the living room, practically does not carry any restrictions. The only exception will be the Provence style. The fact is that the interior in this style involves decorating the apartment with tableware on display. Therefore, having designed the living room adjacent to the kitchen in this way, you run the risk of feeling like a guest in a china shop.
Classic - a universal solution that is appropriate in any apartment. Clear lines, expensive furniture, monotony and lack of frills, by definition, cannot spoil any interior.
The high-tech interior will also look great. Glossy materials, hidden kitchen appliances, compact and ergonomic furniture visually increase the free space of the kitchen, look stylish and modern.
Design of a living room combined with a kitchen 
Modern design living room combined with kitchen Recently, the popularity of the loft style is gaining wild momentum. It is used everywhere: in the interiors of bedrooms, hallways, kitchens and living rooms. This style appeared in America in the era of industrialization, when empty warehouse and industrial premises began to be populated by people and converted into apartments. This style is suitable for the interior of the kitchen-living room with high ceilings. Despite the deliberate roughness of the finish and seemingly ordinary “factory” elements, you will have to tinker with the design of the loft-style living room. Pay special attention to finishing. It is not necessary to open the walls to get to the treasured brick. Brickwork can be replaced with wallpaper with its imitation, decorative plaster, or just leave a concrete wall. The floor is usually chosen based on wood. Usually it is a laminate or parquet, preferably glossy. The loft is a game of contrasts, so try to combine modern furniture with antique furniture, and neat models with rough ones in the interior. Curtains are not a mandatory element; a loft-style living room can do without them. If bare windows do not suit you, get Roman blinds or curtains to the floor.
Lamps should be either absolutely simple, or, conversely, deliberately modern.
Do not forget about the characteristic color scheme. Use muted shades of red, green and blue, white, gray and black in the interior.
The option of combining a living room with a kitchen 
The interior of the living room combined with the kitchen 
The choice of furniture and appliances for the kitchen-living room
When choosing furniture for a kitchen combined with a living room, first of all, take care of its practicality and harmony. Since these two zones are in the same room, they must be made in the same or similar styles.
Choose furniture in the kitchen and living room so that it matches with each other. There may be bright accents, but in general, the colors of the kitchen and living room should overlap.
To make the living room look warmer and more comfortable, give preference to natural materials.
Remember that light shades will help visually expand the space. However, approach the choice of color schemes thoughtfully: due to the proximity to the kitchen, the furniture in the living room will get more dirty, as it will be constantly affected by smoke, steam and soot.
Design of a living room combined with a kitchen 
Modern design living room combined with kitchen For the same reason, the best materials for such a living room are non-staining and moisture resistant.
To avoid littering the apartment, buy only what you really need. Give preference to compact models. In the kitchen, built-in appliances will look most aesthetically pleasing.
Try not to take equipment in whole sets. Buying it separately, you will get the opportunity to buy what you need and not acquire unnecessary things.
It is very important to choose the right hood. Choose models with a standard air duct. In recirculation mode, in which the filtered air flows back into the kitchen, this is not necessary. It is better to hide the bulky air duct. If the living room is decorated in a loft style, then, on the contrary, it will complement its interior.
When choosing household appliances, pay attention to its noiselessness. The hum of the refrigerator and the rattling of the hood can poison the beauty of being in the living room. Carefully study the characteristics of the equipment and stop at the quietest models.
The option of combining a living room with a kitchen 
The interior of the living room combined with the kitchen 
Living room combined with kitchen Choose multifunctional designs. Let the same object perform several functions at once. A great example is the bar. It can replace both a dining table and a cutting surface. In addition, the bar counter serves as a great place for gatherings and divides the space into zones.
The atmosphere in the kitchen matters a lot. In small apartments, it is better to install it in an L-shape or in one row. If there is plenty of free space, you can afford U-shaped placement, arrangement in two rows, or the creation of a kitchen island.
Correctly divide a narrow room
The combination of a kitchen and a living room in a narrow room is not only a reasonable, but also the most profitable solution. These two zones divide the length of the room in half, as a result of which it no longer seems to be elongated at all.
Try not to place all the furniture parallel to the long wall. Thus visually you stretch it even more.
To expand the space, use a light color scheme. At the same time, furniture can also be dark. This contrast enlivens the room and looks very interesting.
Choose your lighting wisely. The more light, the wider the kitchen seems. To play with light, use glossy surfaces and mirrors. They will also become your assistants in expanding the narrow space.
Design of a living room combined with a kitchen 
Modern design living room combined with kitchen Do not clutter up the room with decorative items. A couple of paintings on the walls will be enough to decorate the design of the kitchen combined with the living room.
Combining a kitchen and a living room in one interior means choosing ergonomics, style and practicality. This bold decision will save space in the house, give originality to the design of both rooms, and allow you to use every square meter of the room profitably.
Decorating a kitchen-living room with taste is quite simple if you know what you want to get in the end. To do this, you need to approach the process creatively and responsibly, and, of course, do not neglect the advice of professionals.
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A lot of modern projects of multi-storey buildings do not involve dividing the total area of apartments into separate rooms - this is given "at the mercy" of future owners. And some potential owners purposefully select just such options - because of the opportunity to independently determine the zones of the kitchen, living room and rest rooms, with subsequent planning for their design. And, of course, they are interested in possible options and examples of already implemented projects.
Yes, and in houses of old construction, with traditionally cramped rooms, the owners are increasingly going through a difficult process in order to optimize the available space as much as possible. So, in recent years, the trend of an open kitchen, that is, combined with a living room, has become increasingly popular. This option, of course, is not without drawbacks, but still often seen as optimal. The design of the living room kitchen requires careful study, as there are some nuances that should be taken into account when choosing such a layout.
Advantages and disadvantages of combining kitchen and living room
To begin with, you should deal a little with all the positive and negative aspects of combining the living room and kitchen. If this is not done, some of the nuances may well turn out to be an unpleasant “surprise” already during the operation of the apartment.
This layout is most often chosen by the owners, who can be classified as sociable extroverts. People of such a warehouse cannot be without contact with others even for a short time, they feel discomfort in small rooms, surrounded by walls on four sides.
Combined rooms, having the format of studios, look more spacious, bright, filled with air. With this arrangement of rooms, everything is in full view of the hostess when she is cooking. That is, it is possible to keep the child under control, continue communication with the family, and not interrupt watching television programs.
But if the psychological warehouse of family members is such that it requires a calm environment to perform any responsible actions, someone is annoyed by extraneous sounds and smells, preventing them from concentrating, then it is better to refuse to combine rooms. From this it naturally follows that much depends on the nature of the individuals who will live in the apartment. And taking into account these circumstances should come first, certainly outweighing fashion trends or momentary "whims" of the owners.
The second aspect that cannot be bypassed is the operational features of the kitchen. No matter how powerful the kitchen is equipped with, it is always a source of odors and fumes. Some of them are able to be absorbed into the textiles of furniture, curtains, and other interior details, which becomes completely unacceptable for some homeowners.
The noise from the included water, the working kitchen "small mechanization", from the cooked dishes standing on the stove can also be a serious irritant. Such an environment often does not contribute to the normal rest of people in the living room.
Some unpleasant problems can be eliminated using modern climate control technologies. But with other moments, one way or another, you will have to put up with throughout the entire time of your stay in the apartment.
And only if this layout is approved by all family members, is it worth moving on. Of course, while listening to the advice of professionals - both in the choice of finishing materials, and in zoning and design of premises.
Drawing up a project for combining premises
To simplify further actions related to the distribution of zones, planning the arrangement of furniture and the choice of finishing materials, it is recommended to draw up a project that reflects all these listed points.
The project can be drawn up in the form of a drawing or a sketch, but it is better to perform one or the other option. So it will be possible to visually assess the rationality of the distribution of space.
In design art, there are several ways to highlight specific areas according to their functional affiliation:
- Using furniture as a non-continuous partition - it can be a dining table, a bar counter, a wardrobe, a sofa turned towards the living room and other items.
- Installation of a transparent or opaque, solid, island, partial or sliding partition of various configurations.
- Highlighting zones using a color scheme or finishing materials.
- Designation of one of the zones by the podium.
- Thoughtful placement of lighting fixtures of various types.
An original combination of several similar approaches is also quite acceptable.
Dividing the room with pieces of furniture
The easiest way to divide the room where the kitchen and living room are located, without resorting to large-scale construction work, is to arrange the furniture in a certain way.
For example, an interesting option is the design of a partition cabinet. By the way, it can become not only a decorative element of the interior, but also a functional one - acting as a bar counter, a work surface, a container for storing kitchen utensils.
Such a wall clearly delimits the zones into the kitchen and living room. But at the same time, it will visually preserve the integrity of the space due to the common flooring and a single color scheme. At the same time, despite the fact that the design is a separating element, it brings lightness to the interior and adds light, due to the white color and decoration of its upper part with glass panels.
Another approach is a dining table set on a "dividing line", which is defined in different colors and made of different materials. If the total area of the room is not large enough, this option for distributing space will be especially relevant.
Often, to organize two zones of different functionality in one room, a bar counter becomes. If it is wide enough, then at the same time it can be used as a dining table, and only from the side of the kitchen or from both sides. In the project on display, from the side of the living room, in addition to the bar counter, a sofa is installed, emphasizing the living area.
Saving free space, approximately such a complex furniture structure can be used as a separating element. The wall becomes a support for the tabletop of the dining table and, at the same time, serves as a back for the sofa deployed into the living area. This option is especially good if you need to divide a small room.
The space can also be delimited simply by the back of a sofa installed in the middle part of the room. Moreover, it will be better if the sofa model provides the possibility of rearrangement. Then, if necessary, by moving it to one side or the other, you can expand the desired area, for example, to accommodate a large number of guests.
Given the size and configuration of the room, you can, by turning on your imagination, come up with your own options for dividing it with the help of furniture. To do this, use wardrobes, furniture walls or even ordinary screens.
Separation of zones by partitions
A good solution for determining zones in a large room would be to install. It can bring a special decorative accent to the interior design, as well as become some kind of protection for the living room from smoke and odors.
To achieve a "protective" effect for the living room from the negative factors of the kitchen, it makes sense to install a sliding partition, choosing its design to the overall design of the rooms. If it is necessary to preserve the effect of free space, then a glass version of a mobile partition is suitable, which, if necessary, can be completely shifted to the side, and the two zones are combined into one. Today it is possible to order products from different materials, any configurations and design options. Therefore, if there are financial opportunities, there should be no problems with the acquisition of a separating structure.
A plasterboard partition in the form of an arch with a bar counter additionally attached to it will become both a decorative and quite functional element of the interior. She will visually divide the common room into two zones, but will not be able to protect the living room from noise, smell and fumes. This option is acceptable in cases where it is planned to install an effective climate control system in the apartment.
The separation of the kitchen-living room with a shelving-type partition is also quite acceptable and original option for zoning the room when organizing a reliable ventilation system in the kitchen area. Moreover, the rack can be made in the form of a decorative partition with the inclusion of natural materials, such as bamboo or stone, with the arrangement of exotic indoor plants.
Another option is a functional design with multiple shelves. They can be used for outdoor storage of festive tableware, spice containers, decorative jugs, cookbooks and other kitchen interior items.
Highlighting zones with a podium
Some apartment owners who do not accept the use of vertical partitions for dividing a room can use a podium as "boundaries" of the living room kitchen areas. The height of such a design can vary from 100 to 500 mm, depending on how high the ceiling of the room allows.
A low structure along its contour can have a flat or curvilinear shape. A curved bend, by the way, is able to visually expand the space of the room, especially in cases where the surface of the podium is lined with a material that differs from the living area in its texture and color.
The convenience of a high podium also lies in the fact that part of its internal space can be used as a mini-cellar, pantry for storing various things or canning blanks.
The podium will divide the room into two different levels in height, and this selection is very clearly visible visually. If desired, it can be supplemented with one of the types of partitions or a bar counter. True, the level difference somewhat reduces the degree of safety of moving around the kitchen-living room, which should not be forgotten.
Allocation of zones with finishing materials
Another option for a design solution for the visual distribution of areas of the room is the facing of their surfaces with materials that differ in color and texture. However, in this case, when choosing a color scheme, it is necessary to observe the harmony of their combination.
Another important factor to consider when choosing this option for delimiting the kitchen-living room space is the practicality of the material chosen for the flooring.
Tiles in the kitchen area and laminate or parquet in the living room. It is important that the transition is harmonious, consistent with the overall design of the combined space. For example, the floor in the kitchen area is often cleaned, so the coating must be resistant to abrasion and easy to clean from dirt. In this regard, ceramic floor tiles with a safe embossed surface will be the ideal material for the kitchen floor. Moreover, under this material, for the comfort of staying in this zone, the “warm floor” system can be equipped.
How to create a floor heating system in the kitchen?
Almost any heating system can be laid under the tiled lining, with the exception, perhaps, only infrared film ones. Which one is better to choose - read in a special publication of our portal.
To decorate the floor in the living room area, a floor that is more comfortable for walking in slippers is usually chosen - it can be linoleum, laminate, carpet, wood flooring, etc. All of these materials are well combined with ceramic tiles with the right selection.
Zone lighting
As an addition to all the above methods of highlighting areas of different functionality, broken lighting is used.
The kitchen area should be well lit, because with a lack of light, the hostess who spends a long time in the kitchen will get tired of her eyes. Therefore, in addition to ceiling lights, it is recommended to equip the illumination of the working surface - for example, above the countertop and stove. At the same time, some fanciful, complex designs, for example, multi-track chandeliers, are not welcome in the kitchen area.
If the dining table or bar counter is a separating element of the room, then a separate lamp should be provided for it - it can be a height-adjustable chandelier, sconce, spot or strip lighting.
This is a recreation area, so soft, subdued, but at the same time, non-dim general light will be more appropriate in it. Separate areas of the living room may have additional, local lighting devices. For example, next to a sofa or armchair, you can install a floor lamp or table lamp, which will enhance the illumination while reading or doing needlework. Additional zonal lighting will create a cozy and pleasant atmosphere in the living room, conducive to rest and relaxation.
In addition, if the kitchen area and the living room located in the same room are separated by a partition made in the form of an arch, it can also be equipped with lighting, for which an LED tube or tape is perfect.
Another area that can be used to separate or, conversely, combine different zones into a single complex, can be a ceiling that has a common backlight, or is designed for each individual area.
Several options for interior design of the kitchen-living room
To decide on the choice of interior, as well as the method of highlighting zones, this section will present completed projects developed by professional designers.
Design of a kitchen-living room in a standard apartment
If it is decided to organize a kitchen-living room in one of the rooms of a standard apartment in a multi-storey building, and there are all communication possibilities for this, then it is worth considering two similar design options made in a modern style.
As you can see from this project, it is quite possible to have two functional areas in the same room that complement each other perfectly. In the far area of the room, which is closer to the source of natural light, a small cozy living room is organized with all the pieces of furniture and household appliances necessary for it.
Closer to the exit from the room, there is a place for kitchen furniture, installed in the form of a wall, into which household appliances are built. The worktop is connected to the dining table, which is the separator between the living room and the kitchen area. Due to the fact that the area of the room is very limited, it is necessary to use any available possibility of placing cabinets for storing kitchen utensils. Therefore, under the dining table, in continuation of the floor part of the furniture set, there is an additional, quite spacious cabinet-cabinet.
It will be difficult to accommodate guests in a small area of \u200b\u200bthe living area, but a dining table is perfect for this purpose.
In terms of color scheme, the kitchen comes to the fore with orange, which helps to uplift the mood and give a burst of vivacity. The recreation area, on the contrary, is decorated in restrained calm colors, creating conditions for psychological and physical relaxation.
This design option can be called optimistic. It is dominated by light combinations of the so-called "summer" colors of the textiles of the living area - white, aquamarine and pastel yellow. Thanks to a well-chosen color scheme, despite its remoteness, the living room comes to the fore.
The arrangement of furniture in this design solution is similar to the first option, so it can be used both for everyday use and for receiving a small number of guests.
In small apartments, in order to allocate some kind of dedicated room for arranging a nursery, a cooking area and a living room can be equipped in the combined room, which sometimes even turns into a bedroom for parents at night.
It should immediately be clarified that such free placement is possible only if an electric stove is used. It is strictly forbidden to do redevelopment with the movement of the gas main.
Provence style interior
Remaining popular for many decades, the Provence style, born in the French province (which gave it its name), does not lose its relevance in modern design. He is beaten in different versions, decorating bedrooms and kitchens, living rooms and bathrooms.
Provence is dominated by light colors, floral patterns, painted lining, glass furniture facades, decorated with exquisite thin frames. When decorating a living room, it will not be superfluous to have a fireplace or its imitation. I fell in love with this style and the fact that it does not limit the imagination, allowing you to fit modern appliances into traditional furniture accessories, without which you can’t do in the kitchen today.
In the presented version of the interior, you can clearly see how well you can combine modern materials and elements traditional for this style. For example, in the kitchen area there is a plasterboard ceiling with modern ones built into its surface, next to which three lamps with a configuration corresponding to the Provence style are installed above the dining table.
The dining table is a cross between a bar counter and a table-cabinet. But its design with a white-painted wooden clapboard determines its belonging to the main direction of design. This piece of furniture in this interior can be called both separating and uniting the areas of the room, as it fits into them very harmoniously.
The kitchen floors are tiled in modern white ceramic tiles, which clearly define the line of this area. The flooring of the living room is made of laminate in warm colors, giving the room a cozy feel. The general mood of the design, conducive to relaxation, is also facilitated by the presence of a decorative fireplace, on the wall of which a modern TV is fixed, which also successfully fits into the style chosen by the designer.
The interior of the kitchen-living room with a sliding partition
The ideal design solution for organizing two spaces in one room is to install a sliding or folding partition. Thanks to this element of the interior, some kind of soundproofing of the living room from kitchen noises will be provided, as well as protection from the spread of smoke, steam and odors.
Installation of such a partition is possible both in a small room of an apartment, and in a spacious hall of a private house. It can be light, made of metal profiles, or heavier, made of wood. It is important to provide for easy movement of the structure doors so that there are no problems when separating and combining two spaces.
In the example shown, a rather large living room is presented, which is also a dining room - it has a separate spacious place for a dining table. The kitchen, if necessary, can be completely closed from the main part of the hall. At the same time, both in one and in the second zone, the rules for maintaining the style and color scheme are observed. In addition, the unifying elements are the lampshades of chandeliers and floor lamps used in certain areas of the room that require brighter lighting.
The living room and kitchen area are made in the same color scheme, in which they found a harmonious combination of colors - white and "coffee with milk", but they are used in a special way. The living room is dominated by soft coffee shades, which creates good conditions for a good rest after a working day. In the kitchen section of the room, more white is used, which goes well with the greens and the color of fruits and vegetables, which look more appetizing against its background.
But when choosing light shades for the kitchen, especially for the countertop, you need to make sure that it has an easy-to-clean coating that does not absorb moisture and dirt.
Loft-style interior
The interiors, made in this style, are designed specifically for spacious rooms. The "loft" appeared due to the fact that the owners of the studios, who were not able to put their surfaces in order, and also to divide large halls into separate rooms, tried to create coziness with the help of furniture, small simple carpets, paintings of certain styles, as well as coarse textiles in soft colors. .
"Loft" is one of the directions of "minimalism", therefore it does not involve a large number of pieces of furniture and accessories that create traditional comfort. Its characteristic features are open brickwork of the walls, a large number of metal objects, including those corresponding to the style of lighting fixtures, plain textiles or leather upholstery of upholstered furniture.
This design option is intended more for ascetics than for those who love coziness and comfort, since it should contain only the most necessary for human life. Therefore, it will not be difficult to place a living room and a kitchen in the interior of the "loft". However, do not forget that even for this option, a powerful exhaust system must be installed in the kitchen.
Cozy classic interior of the kitchen-living room
The design of this interior can be called a modern classic, as it contains elements and selected colors that are characteristic of several areas. But in textiles, the carpet in front of the fireplace, the glass table, as well as the chandelier above the dining table, the designer's commitment to the English style is most visible.
The project was designed for a spacious room, but with the right division of the area, it may well be applied to a small room.
To separate the kitchen from the living area, in this case, a partition was used with a passage and a window made in the form of semi-arches. In the living area, a semi-arch of the same shape is formed above the fireplace complex.
The window opening of the structure in the lower part is completed with a wide window sill, which can serve as a bar counter.
The interior of both zones is decorated in soothing colors without bright accents and other expressive elements. But, despite this, the design of the room does not seem boring. It is pleasant to be in such an interior, as it disposes to rest. And the kitchen, although it is an open area, does not violate the harmony of the design solution.
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Having considered the proposed options and, perhaps, choosing the project you like, it can be “tailored” to a specific area and configuration of the combined kitchen-living room being designed. At the same time, it is quite acceptable to change or add some elements or colors, taking into account the preferences of homeowners.
In addition, to select the optimal design, we also suggest that you familiarize yourself with a very rich selection of interesting projects:
Video - Kitchen-living room 20 sq. meters: ideas
Open-plan kitchens have come into fashion relatively recently, so they look very modern and respectable. Most often, such an interior is found in studio apartments, but in general, combining a cooking and relaxing area can be a great solution for both private houses and apartments. The photos and recommendations presented on this page will help you choose a beautiful design of a kitchen combined with a living room!
Kitchen combined with living room: pros and cons
The absence of a blank wall between the kitchen and the living room suggests a completely different concept of arranging the living space than in the case of separate rooms. An important role here is played by the issue of psychological comfort. So, an open layout is more likely to be preferred by sociable extroverts, for whom constant contact with others is important, and there is no pronounced need for privacy.
On the one hand, the format of the studio is convenient: the room seems brighter and more spacious, everything is in plain sight, and in general the atmosphere is quite pleasant. For example, while cooking, you can chat with family and friends, babysit or watch TV.
But there are certain drawbacks to this option. In particular, an open kitchen can be a source of odors, steam, noise from water and running appliances. All this does not contribute to a good rest in the living room, but thoughtful zoning, together with the use of modern climate control technologies, will easily solve the problems that arise.
Kitchen-living room zoning options
Combining the kitchen and living room into a common space requires a rational approach to planning and choosing finishing materials, furniture, and textiles. First of all, it is important to provide for all sorts of everyday nuances, and secondly, to take care of a beautiful design so that, with different functionality, these zones harmoniously combine with each other.
Finishing
Due to practical features, moisture- and heat-resistant materials should be used to finish the kitchen area: ceramic tiles or porcelain stoneware, tempered glass, artificial stone, washable wallpaper, PVC film stretch ceilings. However, in order not to disturb a single ensemble, they must be in the same color scheme or at least overlap with the guest side of the room. In the recreation area, wooden surfaces, carpet, laminate, decorative plaster, and expensive types of wall coverings will be appropriate. Thus, in itself, the difference in textures will visually divide the room, clearly delineating the boundaries.
Partitions
Often, different partitions are used for zoning the kitchen-living room. This is a compromise option that partially solves the isolation problem. Sliding glass panels, plywood and bamboo screens, tall cabinets, shelving, plasterboard structures, even curtains made of beads or dense synthetics can act as a barrier. This list can also be supplemented with columns, arched openings and other semi-closed elements.
Podium
If the ceiling height allows and you want to diversify the geometry of the space, the kitchen area can be “raised” with a small elevation. This technique is also suitable for a dining room located in some niche or near a bay window.
Furniture
A large island table or a narrow bar counter do an excellent job of zoning the kitchen-living room. On the one hand, the surface of the high tabletop is ideal for cooking (you don’t have to bend down), on the other hand, it serves as a full-fledged table. It saves a lot of space and is quite convenient in everyday life.
Kitchen-living room design in a small apartment
Redevelopment of a small apartment with the subsequent unification of the kitchen and living room can completely transform the home, make it more comfortable and stylish. But, since the total area is still limited, in the setting it is necessary to be guided by a sense of proportion and, if possible, “lighten” the design as much as possible.
Colors
As you know, discreet light colors visually expand the space, while dark and saturated colors reduce it. This means that the best solution for a small kitchen-living room will be milky white, gray, beige, delicate pastel colors. But it is advisable to avoid sharp color contrasts, variegation and excessive brightness in details.
Textures
Smooth reflective surfaces will help deepen the perspective in a small room. It can be a light-colored stone polished to a shine (or an artificial analogue), glossy tiles, lacquered or PVC-laminated facades of a kitchen set, chrome-plated appliances and accessories.
But even here it is important not to overdo it so that the kitchen-living room designed in this way does not turn into a mirror maze.
Proportions
The volume and shape of each item, especially large-sized furniture, significantly affect the interior of a compact studio. So, if you need to visually raise the ceiling higher, you should focus on vertical elements: tall narrow cabinets, patterned borders and patterns, decorative columns, metal pipes, full-length curtains. The horizontal volume of the room will be given by photo wallpapers with a realistic perspective, elongated sofas, tables, wide open shelves.
Stylistic decisions
In order for the design of the kitchen, combined with the living room, to look holistic - before starting work, you should decide in what style to carry them out. In the future, the choice of all elements, from finishing to decor, will depend on this. For the studio, given its specifics, restrained, neutral directions with an emphasis on functionality and ergonomics are more suitable.
Kitchen-living room in a classic style
Calm luxury of classic style is the best solution for cottages and luxury apartments. In such a room, expensive materials should be present (stone, wood, plaster moldings, exquisite ceramics, furniture with leather upholstery), a lot of space and natural light. Mandatory conditions are large windows (at least one) and a high ceiling. When purchasing appliances, it is recommended to give preference to retro collections to match the main color scheme (creamy white or noble brown).
Kitchen-living room in a modern style
The interior of most modern studios reflects the rhythm of life in the metropolis: no unnecessary details, every thing in its place and a minimum of effort for household chores. In such an environment, achromatic colors, steel, smooth, even surfaces without any protrusions, decor and fittings, touch-controlled appliances predominate. This laconic kitchen-living room design is ideal for busy people who value their time.
Provence style kitchen-living room
The romantic mood of the French province will be most appropriate in a country house. Here, the kitchen, combined with the living room, can be furnished with exquisite taste and great imagination. So, the cooking zone will be decorated with a stylized fireplace or a hood in the form of a bleached chimney, a vintage set, wooden beams on the ceiling; the guest room has a soft sofa and chairs with cute floral upholstery, but the central part of the whole ensemble must be occupied by a large dining table covered with a beautiful tablecloth, at which the whole family often gathers.
Scandinavian-style kitchen-living room
Plenty of natural light surrounded by off-white with blue-gray details and light wood is perfect for small spaces. In the kitchen, such a design will always look light, cool and unobtrusive, and in the living area, home accessories will help soften the Scandinavian cold - ethnic rugs, sofa cushions, decorative fireplace.
Loft-style kitchen-living room
This style is easily recognizable by bare brick walls, open communications, an abundance of metal and roughly crafted wooden surfaces. In the living area, there can be a sofa with deliberately worn chocolate-colored leather upholstery, instead of pouffes, wooden boxes. A dining table hastily knocked together from boards will be furnished with plastic chairs. Such carelessness gives the loft a free, informal, but at the same time memorable look.
To make your stay in the kitchen-living room as pleasant and comfortable as possible for the whole family, it is worth considering various household trifles even before the start of repair work. It is hardly possible to foresee absolutely all situations, but some important points are quite manageable.
Noise
Due to the lack of solid partitions, it is unlikely that a double sound load can be avoided. And if you can still put up with a TV or music center working in the living room (sometimes you even like it), then the senseless hum of kitchen appliances can be tiring. To avoid this, it is advisable to buy equipment with a minimum level of decibels. This is especially true for refrigerators and extractors.
Lighting
When combining the kitchen and the living room, the problem with natural light is solved: even one window opening is enough, so the other can be hidden behind the kitchen set or completely walled up.
But it is very important to provide high-quality artificial lighting. It should not be the same - a ceiling-mounted chandelier and a few muted sconces in a warm white spectrum are quite enough for relaxation, but in the kitchen, the work surfaces of countertops and, preferably, shelves should be equipped with bright spot lighting.
Above the dining area, one large chandelier or several hanging lamps are usually hung.
Smells
The aroma of dishes spreading during cooking is not always appropriate in the living room, which means that in an open kitchen you cannot do without a powerful hood. It is better to choose textiles, including for a recreation area, smooth synthetic rather than fleecy, so that it absorbs moisture and odors less.
Kitchen-living room design - photo
Want to see even more design options for a kitchen combined with a living room? We bring to your attention a selection of photographs that illustrate many interesting ideas for decorating the kitchen-living room.
With the help of images, you can get a good idea of how different finishing materials, furniture, appliances, decor items look like in the interior of open studios. All this will undoubtedly be useful for those who want to equip the combined kitchen as comfortably and aesthetically as possible!
In recent years, developers quite often turn to planning, in which the kitchen is combined with the living room. Whether this is a tribute to fashion or saving building materials (after all, you don’t need to build an extra partition), or both taken together, it’s hard to say. But the fact is the fact the kitchen with the living room is in demand. 
It is also undeniable that turnkey apartments are very expensive, so many opt for housing where there is no interior decoration. Gradually, by investing funds, you can make a wonderful repair on your own in accordance with your taste and needs. Therefore, new settlers often have a question about the design of the kitchen from the living room. Residents who want to redevelop their old apartment, if technical and sanitary standards allow it, also face such a problem.
ADVANTAGES OF THE KITCHEN COMBINED WITH THE LIVING ROOM
The main advantage of redeveloping the design of the kitchen from the living room is that instead of two small rooms, you get one large, spacious, bright room. In such a kitchen it is very convenient to meet guests and hold parties. No need to leave friends now to go to the kitchen and cook something. And now there will be much more helpers in the kitchen. 
With such a kitchen, your life will become much easier. All kitchen items are now at your fingertips. And you don't have to run from the kitchen to the living room. You can buy one big TV for two rooms. And on this with savings. Children playing in the living room will now be under your supervision while you cook in the kitchen.
DISADVANTAGES OF THE KITCHEN COMBINED WITH THE LIVING ROOM
Immediately after redevelopment, you should get a good hood. Otherwise, the smell from the kitchen will spread throughout the living room, which is not good. 
Ask yourself if you can sleep next to a fridge and stove before re-planning.
Now the kitchen will require perfect care. Now do not leave a mountain of unwashed dishes overnight. Fat will settle on the floor from cooking, so you will need to wash the floors quite often.
Comply with rules and regulations
Of course, the idea of combining the kitchen with the living room requires the mandatory permission of the city administration. According to all building rules and regulations, it is forbidden to combine the kitchen area with the living room in apartments equipped with gas stoves in multi-storey residential buildings. Another thing is when your kitchen is equipped with an electric stove. In addition, the load-bearing wall separating the living room from the kitchen is also indestructible. But with a strong desire, a neat opening is allowed. It remains only to obtain a special permit, after which you can order a project. 
Before you decide on a redevelopment, keep in mind that every thoughtless little thing is fraught with serious consequences. In any case, all the nuances and questions must be discussed with highly qualified specialists.
Varieties of layout: combining two spaces for different purposes
The unity of rooms that are completely different in purpose, a kitchen and a living room, is relevant not only for “Khrushchev”, but also for luxurious cottages, spacious studio apartments, where the idea of open space in itself is very attractive. But in what cases is it better to combine two rooms that are radically different in function? 
The most common design options are:
- One-room small-sized studio apartments, where there is nothing superfluous in the interior of the room, but only items necessary for life;
- Luxurious three-room or two-room apartments, pompous cottages and country houses. Here the idea of combining spaces is exclusively the taste preferences of the owners themselves, the desire for wide open spaces and freedom of movement;
- Dwellings with a small kitchen and a huge adjoining living room. Perhaps this is the most popular option when households decide to redevelop. In this case, the wall is transferred, while reducing the area of \u200b\u200bthe room, due to which the kitchen area increases. A small space serves as a living space - whether it is a nursery or a bedroom - and the resulting free zone advantageously combines the kitchen and living room.
I must say, the last option is the most optimal solution with a lack of square meters. Often they resort to it in order to increase the living room, and not the kitchen: one way or another, the combined rooms turn into a comfortable free space.
DESIGN FEATURES OF THE LIVING ROOM WITH THE KITCHEN
The modern voluminous, combined kitchen-living room allows you to use almost any style in the interior. Therefore, such an expansion of space is widely used to combine other rooms as well. Today, such a multifunctional room is used in spacious cottages, lofts, and studio apartments. 
This allows you to achieve a harmonious combination, creating an atmosphere of completeness. There are many styles thanks to which you can create an unusual design in a spacious room (eco, scandi or provence).
For the loft style, it should be considered that the common room has:
The fusion style is characterized by youthful negligence and brightness:
Zoning methods - harmony of two interiors
When combining a kitchen with a living room, their complete merging of styles, textures and design techniques is not at all necessary. On the contrary, here one should strive for the harmony of two different interiors, which blend into each other as naturally as possible. Therefore, the border separating the kitchen part should be designated one way or another. There are several basic steps to follow this rule. 
bar counter
The main and frequently used method is the construction of a bar counter. The latter can be a partially abandoned partition, which previously separated the kitchen volume. They decorate such a kind of barrier with wood, facing stone in combination with plastic fragments. 
two-level floor
A two-level floor is also popular. The kitchen area can be raised or slightly recessed in relation to the level of the entire living room. The podium raised by half a step serves as a good cover for all kitchen communications. And if you do the opposite, it will be easier to keep clean and tidy. In any case, it is important here that the initial ceiling height is sufficient.
The combination of floor coverings of different texture, pattern and material is also able to definitely highlight functional areas without additional tricks. 
Island
There is also a separation technique through the construction of a certain delimiting island, which can be represented either by a bar counter closed in a ring and elongated, or by the dining table itself. The shape of the countertop here is usually made according to the pattern to order for the most natural merging with the rest of the environment, the dimensions and the aspect ratio of the living room-kitchen. 
figured opening
You can simply leave part of the removed wall if the remaining opening will suit the size. You can decorate it in the form of an arch, and emphasize the transition from one room to another - with miniature lamps located on it. 
partitions
Light stylized and translucent partitions are the best choice for those who still want to close the kitchen area from prying eyes from time to time. Such barriers can be folded like an accordion or simply shifted if necessary. A small difference in ceiling height can also help zoning. 
live plants, aquariums, screens
Fans of an extraordinary approach to design can choose a fence made of living plants, narrow and elongated aquariums, original designs, unique screens and curtains of a certain style. If everything is chosen with taste, done with love and diligence, then the result will undoubtedly please all the guests and owners of the house. 
ECONOMY CLASS KITCHEN-LOOKING ROOM: DESIGN FEATURES
In order to jointly combine the kitchen and living room in economy class apartments and equip the room as best as possible, some nuances should be taken into account. If in Stalin we combine rooms, it is necessary to take into account the area of \u200b\u200bthese premises. In addition, it is important to take care in advance of obtaining permission for such a combination in the relevant authorities. 
Proper arrangement of rooms connected together with a small number of meters includes.
- Using a minimum amount of furniture (instead of massive cabinets, as well as cabinets), the best solutions are a minimum of furnishings;
- A kitchen set located vertically will significantly free up space, and the room will be cozy and practical.
HOW TO CHOOSE FACADES FOR THE KITCHEN AND LIVING ROOM CORRECTLY
One of the important details of the design of the kitchen-living room are considered to be properly selected facades. They must be chosen taking into account the characteristics of the surrounding interior. Therefore, the fittings can be brown, made in pastel colors and differ in bright colors. 
it is worth highlighting simple requirements for the choice of facades :
- New facades must be practical, otherwise, even if they have an attractive design, they are unlikely to last long;
- When choosing furniture, there should be no disadvantages in the form of poor resistance to temperature extremes;
- The facade must withstand wet cleaning;
- An indisputable plus is the choice of high-quality, as well as reliable fittings.
REQUIREMENTS FOR VENTILATION OF THE KITCHEN-LOOKING ROOM
The living room connected to the kitchen should have good ventilation. A high-quality ventilation system is considered a variant of the norm, with the help of which it is possible to reduce the odors that inevitably occur after cooking. However, standard ventilation cannot completely rid the room of odors. Therefore, it is recommended to take care of forced ventilation. To make it, you need to install a ventilation system that goes directly to the street.
2017-03-21